How far is Halifax from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Halifax (YHZ) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Halifax
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Halifax. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1531.087 miles
- 2464.045 kilometers
- 1330.478 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1527.101 miles
- 2457.630 kilometers
- 1327.014 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Halifax?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Halifax?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Halifax generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Halifax
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Halifax |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHZ |
| ICAO Code: | CYHZ |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W |